In which year Musharraf became President:

A ) 1999

B ) 2000

C ) 2001 ✅

D ) 1998


Explanation:

Explanation:

  • Musharraf took power in a military coup on 12 October 1999, removing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
  • He became President of Pakistan on 20 June 2001, replacing Rafiq Tarar.

🔹 1. Agra Summit (14–16 July 2001)

  • Held in: Agra, India
  • Participants: Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee & Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf
  • Purpose: To resolve long-standing disputes, especially Kashmir
  • Musharraf was already President during the summit, having taken office about a month earlier.

Event Date After Musharraf's Presidency
  Became President   (20 June 2001)   
   Agra Summit  (14–16 July 2001)  ✅ After
  9/11 Attacks  (11 September 2001)  ✅ After
  2002 General Elections ( October 2002)   ✅ After
 Lal Masjid Operation ( July 2007)   ✅ After
 Emergency Rule   (November 2007)  ✅ After
 Benazir Bhutto Assassination (27 December 2007 ) ✅ After.